This lovely tree, native to Japan, blooms in June when many other trees are done for the year, making it a popular stop for ...

Whether you’re starting from scratch designing a new landscape, renovating an old one or just craving something new to add a little spark to a boring spot in your yard, a small ornamental tree may be ...

Syringa reticulata is native to Japan and is commonly called Japanese tree lilac. Although a lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more ...

When you're roaming through the never-ending rows of gorgeous specimens in your local nursery, it's so easy to get caught up in their beauty and make an instant purchase. But this can prove costly in ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

Having a small garden doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty that trees offer. There are plenty of compact, fast-growing varieties that will enhance your landscape and provide shade, flowers, fruit, ...

Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

Climate change experts and urban foresters tell us that planting trees is one of the most significant ways that we, as individuals, can help battle climate change. Trees do so much — they cool the ...

Before planting a new tree, one thing you should consider as a homeowner is determining how tall and wide it will grow. Oversized trees are not suitable for backyards or front yards. They hide windows ...

It seems lilacs always have been in one part of my mother’s garden as it was with my grandmother. Most of the time you really don’t think much of the things that normally are a part of your life. I ...